If you are overwhelmed trying to design or decorate your home, don’t worry! You are NOT alone! I get a lot of messages from people who need help knowing exactly what to do so they don’t make a mistake.

I want to help you the best way that I can by answering all of your design questions!

Is updating your home on your to-do list for 2019? It’s the perfect way to bring new life to your home and increase your quality of life. It can be challenging to know where to start. Sourcing the furniture and accessories can be overwhelming but the cost of hiring a designer is potentially out of reach.

What did you dream about becoming when you were young? Did you want to be a nurse, a firefighter, an acrobat? Most of us dreamed about becoming something like that because it sounded fun and exciting. As we got older, we realized we had to make a career choice based on ability, practicality, and finances. Pretty boring stuff, right?

When I was little, I wanted to do anything creative. I participated in art shows at school. I constantly rearranged my room at home. I even repainted my room (without permission) when

My husband and I don’t have any children. Our babies are the two dogs we call Maggie and Sophie. Maggie a 13 year old black lab mix. I rescued her when her unweaned litter was dumped on the side of the road. Sophie is 3 and was also rescued from a litter that was going to be left behind. She’s a miniature pinscher mix. My love for dogs (well, all animals) started as early as I can remember.

This past Monday, the design world lost a legendary designer. Mario Buatta, the “Prince of Chintz”, has left us. He was widely known for his lavish take on English Country style and his notable design work for Mariah Carey, Barbara Walters, and BIlly Joel. He also designed Blair House which is the guest house at The White House.

Once I started my architecture program, I became aware that I could major in interior design. I made the switch and I was hooked. I’ve been a designer for almost 20 years now.

You may not want to attend design school and that is perfectly acceptable. Use your natural talent as a decorator! I would recommend taking some decorating courses to hone those skills. It’s important to have some training on things like scale, balance, space planning, and choosing the right paint colors.

Every day we run around trying to get to get our kids to school, get to work, run errands, and be creative with dinner. Who has time to decorate their house? Moreover, who has the budget? Interior designers bring a lot of value and expertise into designing a home. We just all can’t afford it. But we want our homes to look nice and feel organized. So what is the solution?

Throughout my career as an interior designer, I have spent many years as a kitchen & bath designer. Many trends have come and gone but there are some pairings that are classic. These pairings are timeless and can be easily updated to evolve with the coming decades. I'm sharing my three favorite pairings with you.

My favorite season is right around the corner! Are you ready for bonfires, sweaters, and loads of apple cider? I know I am! It's time to break out the fall decor and start enjoying the season. I get so excited about decorating each season but it can get expensive! That's why I've pulled together some of my favorite, yet inexpensive, Fall finds just for you.

Creating a well-designed home can be challenging and expensive. But it doesn't have to be. Interior designers spend years coming up with creative ways to give their clients more bang for their buck. We have learned a few simple tricks along the way.

Do you want to redecorate but have no idea where to start? Sometimes it's difficult to even determine what style you want to go with or what it's even called. It's tough to know if you like Danish furniture or french country decor if you don't know what those things are. With so many options out there, how do you narrow it down?

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